Babyface is giving R&B fans four more reasons to put Las Vegas on the calendar. The singer, songwriter and producer has announced a return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in 2027, with performances on February 12 and 13 and May 7 and 8. The dates fall on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day weekends, respectively.
The announcement arrived November 9. For listeners deciding whether to make a trip, the immediate news is the ticket timetable: the artist presale begins Wednesday, November 11, and the general sale follows Friday, November 13. Both begin at 10 a.m. Pacific—noon Central.
The dates and ticket details
All four 2027 performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. local time. The new dates extend an engagement that began in 2024; they are separate from Babyface’s previously announced November 13 and 14, 2026 appearances at the same theater.
The official announcement lists BABYFACE as the artist-presale code. A Citi cardmember presale opened November 10 and runs through November 12 at 10 p.m. Pacific, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements. Fans can consult Citi’s event page for that offer and the Pearl’s official calendar for the venue’s ticket links.
A songwriter’s catalog, heard from another angle
What makes a Babyface evening interesting is the relationship between the voice audiences recognize and the writing they may know through someone else. The announced format draws from his own recordings as well as songs he has written and produced for other performers. It invites a different kind of listening: hearing familiar music through the creative figure connecting those records.
For a pre-show listening session, try “Whip Appeal” followed by “Every Time I Close My Eyes.” Pay attention to how each vocal makes room for the melody. Rather than treating a ballad as a contest in volume, listen for the smaller choices: a held phrase, a pause, a change in emphasis. That approach can make a familiar chorus feel newly personal.
Then revisit a favorite record from an artist whose work connects with Babyface’s songwriting and production. The official announcement points to Whitney Houston, Madonna and Boyz II Men among those collaborators. Comparing performances is part of the pleasure: a writer’s musical identity can remain recognizable while the singer brings a different personality to the song.
These are listening suggestions, not a promised set list. The specific selections for the 2027 shows have not been detailed in the announcement. For now, the useful facts are clear: four dates, two holiday weekends and ticket sales beginning this week. Which Babyface song would you most want to hear in that room?
Additional reporting: FOX5 Las Vegas. Archival featured photograph: Babyface performing in Amsterdam, July 9, 2009, by Aoger / Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. This photograph does not depict the announced Las Vegas shows.
